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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994.
No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance
is severely irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
and
is irritating to
the respiratory tract
.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma-like symptoms.
This substance is carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 98°C
Solubility in water:
very good

Flash point:
83°C c.c.

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

Methanol, added as stabilizer or inhibitor to commercial formulations, can influence the physical and toxicological properties of this substance.
See ICSC 0057 Methanol.
The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80S2209

NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0695

FORMALDEHYDE (37% SOLUTION, methanol free)

(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.